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gideon guardian lpvo models
optic power preferences
lpvo piggyback mount notes
scope mounting and rail troubleshooting

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We Like Shooting 686 – Sweet and Stabby (2026-10-27) · Double Tap 473 – Sriracha (2026-08-04) · Double Tap 485 – Sugar Shack (2026-10-27)

gideon guardian lpvo models

“That's the perfect... I mean, you might have to put a bigger scope on it, but... Well, I'm going to do a Gideon Guardian 1-10.”

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That's the perfect... I mean, you might have to put a bigger scope on it, but... Well, I'm going to do a Gideon Guardian 1-10.
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“I've got the 6 arc with the 12.5 inch barrel and a carbon fiber handguard. And then I'll just put like a really light fucking stock on it. I'll throw the Gideon Guardian 1-8 first focal plane optic on it.”

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I've got the 6 arc with the 12.5 inch barrel and a carbon fiber handguard.

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And

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then I'll just put like a really light fucking stock on it. I'll throw the Gideon Guardian 1-8 first focal plane optic on it.

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“Wow. No, what the fuck is this? Travis V1 says, Shawn, don't you have a 5 to 25? Gideon Guardian LR. I do.”

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Wow.

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No, what the fuck is this?

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Travis V1 says, Shawn, don't you have a 5 to 25? Gideon Guardian LR. I do.

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optic power preferences

“In fact, here I'll share it. what I wish more people made? What's that? Fixed power optics.”

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In fact, here I'll share

Double Tap 473 – Sriracha — 00:25:21 · Cite this passage

it.

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what I wish more people made? What's that? Fixed power optics.

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“I hadn't even thought of that. Yeah, so that's all really handy. I think that the medium power optic stuff is going to get its day at some point.”

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I hadn't even thought of that. Yeah, so that's all really handy. I think that the medium power optic stuff is going to get its day at some point.
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lpvo piggyback mount notes

“Why does it seem like most everyone piggybacks slash cans a red dot with an LPBO? The red dot already covers the 1X. Why not go with a multiple power scope that starts in the 2, 3, or 4 power range, for example?”

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Why does it seem like most everyone piggybacks slash cans a red dot with an LPBO? The red dot already covers the 1X.

Double Tap 485 – Sugar Shack — 00:10:29 · Cite this passage

Why

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not go with a multiple power scope that starts in the 2, 3, or 4 power range, for example?

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“Another good reason is shooting from awkward positions. It can be hard to get a proper... Like you talked about, your eye has to be in the right spot behind a magnified optic or a rifle scope, even if it's at 1x.”

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Another good reason is shooting from awkward positions. It can be hard to get a proper... Like you talked about, your eye has to be in the right spot behind a magnified optic or a rifle scope, even if it's at 1x.

Double Tap 485 – Sugar Shack — 00:16:15 · Cite this passage

scope mounting and rail troubleshooting

“I got about 100 second opinions, and sure enough, everything was off. I thought there's no way the scope or the gun could be built that wrong. I warrantied the scope rail and the rings as well as replaced them twice, but neither fixed the problem.”

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I got about 100 second opinions, and sure enough, everything was off. I thought there's no way the scope or the gun could be built that wrong. I warrantied the scope rail and the rings as well as replaced them twice, but neither fixed the problem.
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“So I started talking to the scope manufacturer and sent it in to be checked. They sent it back with a green light and said there was no problem. at this point several weeks into tracking down problems and emailing manufacturers so it pissed me off i finally decided it must be the gun i took it to a gunsmith and he started mounting It a rail on it and everything finally became clear.”

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So

Double Tap 473 – Sriracha — 00:29:43 · Cite this passage

I started talking to the scope manufacturer and sent it in to be checked. They sent it back with a green light and said there was no problem. at this point several weeks into tracking down problems and emailing manufacturers so it pissed me off i finally decided it must be the gun i took it to a gunsmith and he started mounting It a rail on it and everything finally became clear.

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